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Black Dog Lake
Location of lake in Minnesota.
Location of lake in Minnesota.
Black Dog Lake
Location in Minnesota
Location Dakota County, Minnesota
Coordinates 44°48′19″N 93°15′50″W / 44.80528°N 93.26389°W / 44.80528; -93.26389
Type lake
A day at Black Dog Lake LCCN2003674945
"A Day at Black Dog Lake" photograph by Truman Ward Ingersoll

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, which is in the state of Minnesota in the United States. It's a natural body of water that plays a part in the local environment.

About Black Dog Lake

Black Dog Lake is a lake that is part of the natural landscape of Dakota County. Lakes like this are important for wildlife and can be places for people to enjoy nature.

Where is Black Dog Lake?

This lake is found in Dakota County, Minnesota. Dakota County is a county in the eastern part of Minnesota. Minnesota is a state in the upper Midwest region of the United States.

How Did Black Dog Lake Get its Name?

The lake was named after a very important person: Black Dog. He was a Sioux Indian leader. Naming natural places after significant people or events is a common practice that helps remember history.

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